Gear review: Kahtoola microspikes

Gear review: Kahtoola microspikes

Cost: $64

Rating: 10/10 MUST have

Pros: Didn’t fall off, awesome traction, ease of use

Cons: Cost, but you get what you pay for!

I bought these after my Mt. Pilchuck ice disaster.  I attempted to cheap out on that hike and bought the $20 alternatives, and in turn did not finish the hike.

The Kahtoola Microspikes are irreplaceable for winter hiking in compact snow/ice conditions, like I faced at snow lake. I never once second guessed my traction while wearing these.  I even jogged in a few places on sheet ice!

If you are hiking this winter save yourself time/money/injury and grab a set of these.

These are super lightweight, and pack-able, and perfectly fill the gap between hiking and snowshoeing.

From their webpage:Kahtoola.com/

Any terrain, any age, any condition – welcome to Kahtoola’s MICROspikes® ice traction system. Put a pair of our ice traction system in your pack, pocket, or purse and you’re ready to handle whatever nature hands you. When you encounter challenging terrain – scree, ice, snow, wet rocks, slick sidewalks – just take them out and slip them on. No special straps, no laces, no fuss – just the confidence you need to get directly from where you are to where you want to be. They fit easily over most any footwear and offer secure ice traction to keep you moving. Pack them up, pull them on, and go.

MICROSPIKES® Footwear traction spikes:

3/8 inch spike length (1 centimeter)

12 Spikes per foot on small-extra large

10 Spikes per foot on extra small

Spike material: Heat treated 400 Series stainless steel

Pack sizes (5 X 5¼ X 2¼) 59 inches 3

Weight per pair:

Small 12.2 OZ.

Medium 13.6 OZ.

Large 14.4 OZ.

Extra large 15.6 OZ.

2 year warranty